Certification

Day Skipper Practical (Power)

Power Boating

Overview

Skipper a motor cruiser by day. Four days practical after theory and experience.

The RYA specifies 4 days. Format: practical course on the water. Required experience: Basic helmsmanship ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a motor cruiser. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level..

Centres on adventuro run this course at lakes, estuaries and coastal venues across the UK. Pick a location that suits your diary and the conditions you want to learn in.

Syllabus

Module 1: Preparation for sea
Module 2: Boat handling
Module 3: Navigation
Module 4: Pilotage
Module 5: Passage making
Module 6: Meteorology
Module 7: Rules of the road
Module 8: Engines
Module 9: Emergency situations
Module 10: Night cruising
Outcome: Able to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters

What it enables

Able to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters

Prerequisites

Experience: Basic helmsmanship ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a motor cruiser. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level.
Age: 16
Fitness: Able to participate in the course format (afloat, classroom or online as applicable). You will get wet on practical courses.

Duration

4 days Format: Practical course on the water.

Assessment

Continuous practical assessment by your RYA instructor. No written exam unless noted for theory modules.

You demonstrate the course skills to your instructor's satisfaction on the water or in the classroom.
Extra coaching time is normal if a skill needs another pass.
Certificate issued once you consistently meet the course standard.

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RYA Day Skipper Practical Motor Cruising is an RYA course. Practical course on the water. Able to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters

Basic helmsmanship ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a motor cruiser. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level.

16. Centres may set their own limits for junior participants.

4 days

Practical RYA courses use continuous assessment. Theory courses and exams may include a formal test. Your centre confirms the format.

Practical courses: clothes you are happy to get wet, non-slip footwear, hat and sun cream or warm layers. Classroom or online: notepad if you like. Your centre sends a kit list.

Able to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters